24 Apr 2024 — All pages of the camp website have been updated with info on the 2024 summer season, and registration is open for all summer programs. The Scouts BSA Summer Program Guide is now available.
An exciting program for Scouts BSA units that will combine navigation and heritage of the camp itself, all concluding with a Saturday evening campfire to open the 100th anniversary summer.
This will be one of the main events to mark the 100th anniversary of Camp Workcoeman! This event will feature a patrol based program, where Scouts will travel to various locations throughout the camp and participate in activities that connect to the history of Camp Workcoeman. Scouts will have the chance to put together a code related to camp history, participate in a patch auction, take part in a campfire on Saturday evening, and to learn and become part of the awesome history of the camp.
Check-in is held on Friday evening from 6:00–8:00 PM; there will be a Saturday morning check-in from 7:00-8:00 AM. Campsites will be assigned in advance and communicated to units beforehand. The event ends at 10:00 AM on Sunday.
All participants will receive a commemorative patch.
Cost: $15 per participant
Unit registration is available and encouraged. Please fill out the intent form below ASAP to help us plan.
Contacts:
Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Ted Shreve, [email protected]
Register for Spring Centennial Camporee: Navigating the Past Troop Camporee Attendance Intent Form Camporee Staff Interest Form Campfire Sign Up Form Spring Centennial Camporee Program Guide
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Through taking this merit badge, Scouts will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
While at camp for these three days, Scouts will complete the ‘Camp Cooking’ and ‘Trail Cooking’ components of this merit badge. To earn a completion, they will need to email their menu and photos of them cooking to the camp staff. There will also be a Zoom meeting on the Tuesday evening of the week prior to this merit badge—all participants will be required to attend this Zoom meeting.
Please note the classes run each day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Units can coordinate an overnight stay, with food and program options; a campsite must be reserved separately. Scouts may not, however, stay overnight unattended without parent or unit supervision.
Recommended for Second Class Scouts and above.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $100 per Scout
Contact: Daron Colgan, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people. Come out to camp to take part in this badge this summer.
Scouts will participate in Fly Fishing Merit Badge, which includes learning how to cast, tie flies, gut and cook a fish, and much more. Program includes lunch and equipment.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Scout Cost: $50 per Scout
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the NYLT page for more information.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the BSA’s premier youth leadership development program at the Council level. It’s an exciting 7-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life.
A required precamp meeting takes place at camp Wednesday, June 5, at 7 PM.
Time: 12:00 noon, Sunday, July 7 – 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 13
Cost: $400 per Scout
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This entry level SCUBA Certification course is designed to give participants the qualifications and skills necessary to safely conduct open water dives. Participants will learn about buoyancy, applying weights, marine conservation, equipment, and more. There will also be an online training section that participants must complete before the onsite training at camp. Details will be sent to all who register. This program includes meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch and overnight camping. It also includes all instruction, equipment, and certification.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more. Participants can either come for the day or stay overnight; evening activities will be available for those staying overnight.
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Cost: $450 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
Calling all those who spent time at camp in the past to visit the property, connect with old friends, participate in activities, look back at photos and memorabilia, and enjoy a BBQ dinner.
More info coming soon.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Through taking this merit badge, Scouts will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
While at camp for these three days, Scouts will complete the ‘Camp Cooking’ and ‘Trail Cooking’ components of this merit badge. To earn a completion, they will need to email their menu and photos of them cooking to the camp staff. There will also be a Zoom meeting on the Tuesday evening of the week prior to this merit badge—all participants will be required to attend this Zoom meeting.
Please note the classes run each day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Units can coordinate an overnight stay, with food and program options; a campsite must be reserved separately. Scouts may not, however, stay overnight unattended without parent or unit supervision.
Recommended for Second Class Scouts and above.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $100 per Scout
Contact: Daron Colgan, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people. Come out to camp to take part in this badge this summer.
Scouts will participate in Fly Fishing Merit Badge, which includes learning how to cast, tie flies, gut and cook a fish, and much more. Program includes lunch and equipment.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Scout Cost: $50 per Scout
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Through taking this merit badge, Scouts will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
While at camp for these three days, Scouts will complete the ‘Camp Cooking’ and ‘Trail Cooking’ components of this merit badge. To earn a completion, they will need to email their menu and photos of them cooking to the camp staff. There will also be a Zoom meeting on the Tuesday evening of the week prior to this merit badge—all participants will be required to attend this Zoom meeting.
Please note the classes run each day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Units can coordinate an overnight stay, with food and program options; a campsite must be reserved separately. Scouts may not, however, stay overnight unattended without parent or unit supervision.
Recommended for Second Class Scouts and above.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
Scout Cost: $100 per Scout
Contact: Daron Colgan, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This entry level SCUBA Certification course is designed to give participants the qualifications and skills necessary to safely conduct open water dives. Participants will learn about buoyancy, applying weights, marine conservation, equipment, and more. There will also be an online training section that participants must complete before the onsite training at camp. Details will be sent to all who register. This program includes meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch and overnight camping. It also includes all instruction, equipment, and certification.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more. Participants can either come for the day or stay overnight; evening activities will be available for those staying overnight.
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Cost: $450 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Summer Programs page for more information.
Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people. Come out to camp to take part in this badge this summer.
Scouts will participate in Fly Fishing Merit Badge, which includes learning how to cast, tie flies, gut and cook a fish, and much more. Program includes lunch and equipment.
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Scout Cost: $50 per Scout
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This advanced level SCUBA course will focus on the Underwater Navigation and Night time and Limited Visibility Diving Programs. Participants will learn how to properly navigate underwater, develop skills related to natural navigation, underwater compass navigation, and techniques that utilize multiple approaches. In addition to diving during the day, participants will also dive in the evening using dive lights and interact with nocturnal aquatic life.
Registration includes meals beginning with Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast. Two nights of camping are included as well as instruction, equipment, and two certifications.
Participants must have an entry level open water certification to participate in this advanced course.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more.
Time: 6:00 PM Friday – 12:00 noon Sunday
Cost: $300 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
An exciting program for Scouts BSA units that will combine pioneering with other outdoor skills and a look into the future of Scouting at Workcoeman. This event will conclude with a Saturday evening campfire to close the 100th anniversary summer.
More info coming soon.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Camp Workcoeman is located in the hills of northwest Connecticut in scenic New Hartford and Barkhamsted. The camp consists of approximately 427 acres on the shore of beautiful West Hill Pond, possibly the cleanest in Connecticut.
Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. For 100 years, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have had unforgettable Scouting experiences at Camp Workcoeman. This fine tradition of Scouting continues today.